Capital Celluloid 2024 — Day 229: Thu Aug 22

Jagged Edge (Marquand, 1985): Castle Cinema, 7.30pm


This is a Cine Real screening and enjoyment is guaranteed thanks to the pair that put together their presentations. Cine Real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films in their original 16mm format. Cine Real is a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.

Time Out review:
This shows that a contemporary whodunit can still rivet sophisticated modern audiences without retreating into horror or camp. Richard Marquand and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas achieve this coup by ringing brilliant changes on ancient material: Glenn Close plays a woman defence lawyer who becomes involved with client Jeff Bridges, fighting to prove he's innocent of murdering his wife. The trial scenes are scripted and played with electrifying skill, as every turn and twist is amplified through Close's emotions. But it is much more than a courtroom picture. These days it is almost unheard of for a movie to keep you guessing until the last frame, but this one does, partly because Marquand plays it so beautifully straight.
David Pirie

Here (and above) is the trailer.

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